NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte claimed that the 50 % tariff deposited US on India was effective, led to India to call Russia and required to clarify its future strategy.
NATO chief said the 50 % tariff deposited in India “immediately affects Russia”.
He explained: “This (50 % tariff) means Delhi is now on the phone with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, and Narendra Modi asked him,” Hey, I supported you, but you could explain this strategy again because I was now hit by 50 % in the United States. “
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He added that while Trump is watching his policies: “We are not happy that we have not yet been able to end the war,” during an interview with CNN.
NATO’s chief noted that Putin did not reach the progress he desires and points to long lines at gasoline stations as a sign of the success of Ukraine in focusing on oil refineries. “It is not in a good place. President Trump feels and puts pressure on Putin -” Come to the table “,” he added.
Last month Trump doubled the tariff to Indian goods to 50% as a punishment for Russian energy purchases in Delhi. However, he abstained from the introduction of similar tariffs to China.
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Last week, Trump offered that business problems with India could be solved.
“I am pleased to announce that India and the United States are continuing negotiations on dealing with commercial barriers between our two nations,” Trump said in a contribution to Truth Social.
What did PM modi say about Putin?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who defied pressure, said India had strong ties with Russia. On Thursday he spoke at the inauguration of the International Exhibition in Uttarprady and said: “We are strengthening the time -proven partnership with Russia as a partner.”
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The new Delhi lasted a robust and permanent partnership with Russia for more than seven decades and worked closely in critical sectors, including the universe, nuclear energy and defense.
India said it would continue to buy Russian energy if it remains financially viable. So far, neither state nor private refiners have received any government orders to reduce imports, Bloomberg reported.
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During business interviews with the US, Indian officials said any substantial reduction in Russian oil imports would require Washington to allow raw purchases from other sanctioned suppliers such as Iran and Venezuela.
In addition, the Indian Trade Minister expressed interest in increasing oil and gas imports from the US, which could help reduce the trade deficit between the two countries – an important problem for Trump’s administration.
Is Trump frustrated?
Trump led the campaign for the end of the Russian War with his first day in the office, but this goal was thwarted by Putin, who refused to engage in the face of negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zlensky and repeatedly ignored the American terms for ceasefire for ceasefire for ceasefire.
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Trump, even more frustrated by Putin, also increased pressure on his allies and urged them to stop importing energy from Moscow and promoting new, heavy tariffs to India and China, two of the largest Russian energy buyers.
Meanwhile, Europe, which must look for alternative energy sources, relies strongly on fuel imported from countries such as India and Turkey, which buy Russian raw, process it and then export it elsewhere.
Trump asked the EU to impose a 100% tariff in India. I have ignored
Previously, Trump urged the European Union (EU) to impose up up to 100% on China and India to push Putin to end the war in Ukraine. China and India are important buyers of Russian oil that supports the Russian economy and military efforts. While the EU has committed to reducing its relying on Russian energy, about 19% of its gas imports still come from Russia.
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In early August, when opening its market for Indian exports, the Russian embassy said: “If the West criticizes you, it means you do everything right … We don’t expect it to happen (India stops buying oil from India).
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Russian forces occupy around 20% of Ukraine and combat fury in the east of the country for more than 3-1/2 years after the invasion in full scale.
(With the entry from agencies)
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